Offer - Urjas Oil for just ₹ 1 X
M Prol Am, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. M Prol Am also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of M Prol Am depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with M Prol Am include Slow heart rate (pulse). While these are the most often observed M Prol Am side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of M Prol Am normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, M Prol Am's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, M Prol Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the M Prol Am related warnings section.
M Prol Am is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. The section on M Prol Am contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of M Prol Am with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that M Prol Am is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
M Prol Am is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
|
Geriatric |
|
Is the use of M Prol Am safe for pregnant women?
M Prol Am shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of M Prol Am safe during breastfeeding?
M Prol Am may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of M Prol Am on the Kidneys?
M Prol Am is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of M Prol Am on the Liver?
M Prol Am has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of M Prol Am on the Heart?
M Prol Am has very mild side effects on the heart.
M Prol Am should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take M Prol Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this M Prol Am habit forming or addictive?
M Prol Am is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and M Prol Am
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes M Prol Am to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and M Prol Am
Consumption of alcohol and M Prol Am together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that M Prol Am has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.
Yes, M Prol Am can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
M Prol Am is calcium channel blocker. It works by inhibiting the movement of calcium into vascular smooth muscle cells and cardiac cells which inhibits the contraction of cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle and reduce electrical conduction within heart cell and dilate blood vessel. Dilation of the blood vessel reduces the blood pressure.
M Prol Am is a brand name of amlodipine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called calcium channel blocker. It is available in solid oral dosage forms like tablet and capsule. It is used in the treatment of high blood pressure (high BP) and coronary artery disease. It is not recommended for heart failure. It is also used in the treatment of angina (chest pain).
Rarely, M Prol Am causes arrhythmia (Irregular heartbeat). However, if you experience any fluctuation in heart rate after consuming this drug, please inform to a doctor and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Norvasc® (amlodipine besylate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 540, 549, 550
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 147-148
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 148-149
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 847-850